A compact apartment in Haarlem's Natuurkundigenbuurt-west
This two-room apartment on the fifth floor of a 1961 building sits in the Natuurkundigenbuurt-west neighbourhood, part of the Houtvaartkwartier district in Haarlem. With a living area of 46 square metres according to the agent, it is a compact home with a balcony and a free view. The asking price of €290,000 is 49% below the average asking price of €568,000 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the eight homes on offer here. The price per square metre comes to €6,304 based on the agent's listing. For comparison, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,764. For more context, you can look at other apartments in Haarlem.
The home itself
The apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom and a single floor, with a volume of 151 cubic metres. It is located on the fifth floor and has a balcony. The home is offered with full ownership, and the heating is via block heating. According to the agent, the insulation consists of partially double glazing. The home is part of a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €284. The living area is listed as 46 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 square metres. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
The Natuurkundigenbuurt-west neighbourhood
Residents of the Houtvaartkwartier district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.35, based on five reviews. One resident who has lived here for 24 years says: "Very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood, everything is close by in terms of supermarket and also the centre." Another resident, living here for eight years, mentions "a little forest with a playground and its own inner garden plus garage." A third resident describes it as "nicely and cosily laid out with beautiful streets." The neighbourhood itself has around 1,305 inhabitants, and about 40% of households are single-person households. For more details, you can read about the Natuurkundigenbuurt-west neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, the Vomar is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester, is a couple of streets away, and the Lyceum Sancta Maria for secondary education is also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bakker en Pattiselanno is about 820 metres away, and the pharmacy Artsenapotheek Zuid-West Haarlem is on your doorstep. The bus stop Haarlem, Haarlem Hoog is right outside, served by line 14, and the train station Heemstede-Aerdenhout is about 770 metres away. This all falls within the municipality of Haarlem.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €296,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 49%, from €199,000 to €296,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, with 2% of properties in the neighbourhood having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Boonstra Heijmeijer Makelaars and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Van Leeuwenhoekstraat 5-0050, Haarlem
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €290,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €296,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 49% below the average asking price of €568,000 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, making it the cheapest of the eight homes on offer.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It is located on the fifth floor and has a balcony. The living area is 46 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 47 square metres. The volume is 151 cubic metres. The home is part of a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €284.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent notes that the home has partially double glazing. The heating is via block heating. The energy label is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In this postcode area, 100% of the buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is sand.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 53 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, at about 480 metres, which is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 760 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There is also an Ekoplaza at about 920 metres. In total, there are 44 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Zuidwester, at about 420 metres, a couple of streets away. For secondary education, the Lyceum Sancta Maria is about 580 metres away, and the Coornhert Lyceum is at about 610 metres. There are also special education options nearby, such as the Auris Prof. Van Gilseschool at about 830 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Haarlem, Haarlem Hoog is right outside the door, at 38 metres, served by line 14. Another stop, Heemstede, Leidsevaartweg, is about 400 metres away with lines 14, 80 and 680. The nearest train station is Heemstede-Aerdenhout, at about 770 metres, so you can reach other cities by train.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the Houtvaartkwartier district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.35, based on five reviews. One resident who has lived here for 24 years says it is a "very relaxed and quiet neighbourhood." Another mentions a little forest with a playground and an inner garden. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the average price per square metre in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per square metre for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood is €5,764. This apartment is listed at €6,304 per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 46 square metres. The average living area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood is 103 square metres, so this apartment is considerably smaller than the average.
